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MTH 101 MTH 101 Past Questions Objective Question

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Find the equation of the circle which has its center at (-1, 6) and passes through the point (2, 3).
Options
A x² + y² + 2x - 12y + 19 = 0
Correct Answer
B x² + y² - 2x - 6y + 3 = 0
C x² + y² + 6x - 4y - 1 = 0
D x² + y² + 6x + 4y - 3 = 0
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Center (h,k) = (-1,6). Radius r = distance from center to (2,3) = √[(2-(-1))² + (3-6)²] = √[3² + (-3)²] = √(9+9) = √18 = 3√2. Equation: (x+1)² + (y-6)² = 18 → x² + 2x + 1 + y² - 12y + 36 = 18 → x² + y² + 2x - 12y + 37 - 18 = 0 → x² + y² + 2x - 12y + 19 = 0.

Hint

Use the standard form (x-h)² + (y-k)² = r².

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